NHTSA Recall 04V174000: Electrical system: wiring
PACCAR INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 25 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Kenworth T600.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V174000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 04KW1 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | April 12, 2004 |
| Owner notification | May 7, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain trucks equipped with eaton fuller ultrasonic transmissions fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock and transmission braking effect." the cab transmission harness could have been incorrectly wired during production installation.
Safety risk
This could cause the neutral start feature of the transmission to disable allowing the vehicle to start in gear increasing the potential for a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will repair the connections in the wiring harness if necessary. Owner notification began on may 7, 2004. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Notes
Kenworth recall no. 04kw1.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V174000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.